Essential tech house listening

The albums that define tech house.

Our picks for where to start with tech house — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The tech house essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

At Play Vol. 5

deadmau5

At Play Vol. 5

A vibrant tapestry of pulsating rhythms and intricate melodies that epitomize the evolution of modern electronic music.

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Stuff I Used to Do

deadmau5

Stuff I Used to Do

A reflective exploration of electronic textures interwoven with playful melodies and intricate rhythms.

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Rock 'n' Rave

Benny Benassi

Rock 'n' Rave

A pulsating blend of electro house and pop sensibilities designed to ignite dance floors worldwide.

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Danceaholic

Benny Benassi

Danceaholic

A vibrant electro house collection that pulses with infectious beats and a party-ready spirit.

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Unpatterns

Simian Mobile Disco

Unpatterns

An immersive blend of textured electronic soundscapes and intricate rhythms that pulse with an understated elegance.

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Whorl

Simian Mobile Disco

Whorl

A hypnotic blend of pulsating rhythms and celestial soundscapes that invites listeners to lose themselves in its expansive groove.

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Forget the World

Afrojack

Forget the World

A vibrant fusion of Dutch house beats and euphoric melodies that invites listeners to dance and celebrate life.

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EP1

Duke Dumont

EP1

A vibrant blend of deep house grooves and catchy hooks that energize the dance floor.

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FabricLive.51

Duke Dumont

FabricLive.51

A vibrant tapestry of deep house grooves, punctuated by eclectic samples and infectious rhythms that ignite the dancefloor.

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Synesthesia - I Think in Colours

Alle Farben

Synesthesia - I Think in Colours

A vibrant blend of deep house and melodic elements that evoke a kaleidoscope of emotions.

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Opus

Eric Prydz

Opus

A euphoric blend of progressive house and intricate melodies that transport listeners to euphoric dance floors.

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Eric Prydz Presents Pryda

Eric Prydz

Eric Prydz Presents Pryda

A euphoric journey through lush melodies and pulsating rhythms that defines modern progressive house.

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Global Underground 016: Cape Town

Dave Seaman

Global Underground 016: Cape Town

A vibrant tapestry of progressive beats, rich textures, and melodic depth that encapsulates the spirit of early 2000s electronic music.

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Global Underground 022: Melbourne

Dave Seaman

Global Underground 022: Melbourne

A rhythmic journey through deep house grooves and atmospheric textures that encapsulates Melbourne's vibrant nightlife.

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Dirty Dancing

Swayzak

Dirty Dancing

A fusion of deep house grooves and jazzy undertones creating a contemplative dance experience.

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Snowboarding in Argentina

Swayzak

Snowboarding in Argentina

A mesmerizing blend of electronic textures and jazz-infused rhythms that invites introspection and movement.

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Global Underground 038: Black Rock Desert

Carl Cox

Global Underground 038: Black Rock Desert

An expansive journey through the desert of sound, blending deep grooves with ethereal atmospheres.

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